Unilever NV (BUE:UL) FCF Margin %: 25.62% (As of Dec. 2025) — 102% Above Median


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What is Unilever NV FCF Margin %?

Unilever NV BUE:UL 10 FCF Margin % is 25.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 12.66. GuruFocus rates BUE:UL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Unilever NV's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ARS8,873,798 Mil. Unilever NV's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ARS34,631,777 Mil. Therefore, Unilever NV's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.62%.

As of today, Unilever NV's current FCF Yield % is 407.73%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever NV's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:UL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.28   Med: 12.66   Max: 15.84
Current: 14.47


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Unilever NV was 15.84%. The lowest was 9.28%. And the median was 12.66%.

BUE:UL's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 2.16 vs BUE:UL: 14.47


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Unilever NV FCF Margin % Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Unilever NV FCF Margin % Chart

Unilever NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.65 9.28 14.86 15.06 13.38

Unilever NV Semi-Annual Data
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BUE:UL vs EL, CL, KMB: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unilever NV's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Unilever NV FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever NV's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unilever NV's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Unilever NV FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Unilever NV's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=11487837.726/85836701.982
=13.38 %

Unilever NV's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=8873798.013/34631777.114
=25.62 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 25.62% mean?
Unilever NV (BUE:UL) has a FCF Margin % of 25.62% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Unilever NV and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 12.66. Over the past decade, Unilever NV's FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.28 to 15.84.
Is Unilever NV's FCF Margin % too high?
Unilever NV's current FCF Margin % of 25.62% is 102% above median its 10-year median of 12.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.28 to a high of 15.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Unilever NV's value of 25.62% is 1086.1% above this industry median. Overall, Unilever NV has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever NV's FCF Margin % compare to EL and CL?
Unilever NV's FCF Margin % of 25.62% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Unilever NV's value of 25.62% is 1086.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever NV's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.28 to 15.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.66 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Unilever NV has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unilever NV's current FCF Margin % of 25.62% is 1086.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Unilever NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever NV's current FCF Margin % is 25.62%, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 12.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unilever NV stock overvalued right now?
Unilever NV (BUE:UL) has a current FCF Margin % of 25.62%. The current FCF Margin % is 25.62%, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 12.66 and 1086.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Unilever NV's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever NV (BUE:UL), the current FCF Margin % is 25.62% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Unilever NV Business Description

Address Weena 455, Rotterdam, NLD, 3013
Unilever NV and U.K.-based Unilever PLC operate Unilever Group, a diversified household and personal product and packaged-food and refreshments company. The firm's brands include Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Lipton teas, Axe and Dove skin products, and the TRESemme hair-care brand. The firm has segments namely: Beauty & Wellbeing; Personal Care; Home Care and Foods. Geographically, it operates in United States, United Kingdom, India and Others.
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